The Cruise Industry
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THE Cruise passengers 3 WHO ARE THEY? THE CRUISE Maritime Cruises 50% of sea cruise passengers visiting the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region are aged between 21-50, tend to travel as a couple (61% of embarking passengers) or as a family and come from affluent socio- professional categories. INDUSTRY Nationalities (transit): The majority are British, American, Italian, Spanish and German. Nationalities (embarkation port): 3/4 French. River cruises Nearly 3/4 of the river cruise passengers surveyed are seniors and tend to travel as a couple or with IN THE friends. Nationalities: The majority are British, American, Australian and German. Provence-Alpes-Cote d 'Azur THE Destination 4 WHAT MAKES IT SO ATTRACTIVE? The cruise industry is a strong driver when it comes to enticing tourists to explore: the cruise passen- ger of today is our customer of tomorrow for a few days, a few weeks or even longer! A POSITIVE IMAGE 98% of cruise passengers are satisfied with their visit to the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region and will maintain a positive image of their travels. 697,361 THE PORT OF CALL THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE 1.866 million passengers For 55% of sea cruise and 61% of river cruise passengers, the port of call is a decisive factor when it passengers comes to choosing a cruise. 63% of sea cruise and 39% of river cruise passengers would like to come back within 3 years. Better yet, 232,745 71% of sea cruise and 67% of river cruise passengers are “repeaters”. passengers * A “repeater” is a cruise passenger who has already taken this kind of trip. THE Strength 5 OF THE REGIONAL NETWORK St-Cyr-sur-Mer Ideally situated on the coast and on the major Mediterranean cruise Itineraries, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region benefits from a network of maritime and river ports allowing visitors to discover the destination both around the coastline and inland. Many cruise Itineraries also combine up to 3 ports in the region. Building on a market that has been growing for several years, a united network formed by the State, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Regional, Marseille Pro- vence, Var and Nice Côte d ‘Azur – and the 3 Cruise Clubs - Marseille Provence, Var Provence and French 17 SEA PORTS 6 RIVER PORTS Riviera – has ambitions for Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, endorsed by a “Cruise Tourism Sector Contract” 2,8 MILLION PASSENGERS * 95 000 PASSENGERS * * Passenger movements * or 227,000 passenger movements Network objectives: Support the environmental transition process for an eco-friendly cruise tourism industry Placed at the forefront of the most attractive destinations for cruise companies, Strengthen the leading position of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur as a cruise destination in France and abroad the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region alone accounts for 45% of cruise traffic in Make cruise tourism a driver for the overall development of the regional economy from the France and 9.11% in the Mediterranean. Rhone and the Mediterranean to inland areas Shape the cruise tourism of tomorrow by inviting passengers and crews to become ambassadors for our destination Foster loyalty: the cruise passenger of today is the tourist of tomorrow Operation supported by Sources: BVA survey conducted from June to October 2017, financed by the FNADT-Direccte and the Région Sud, led by the Var CCI on behalf of the network of CCIs of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and the Cruise Clubs / Study on economic benefits conducted in 2017 by the Marseille Provence CCI and the Marseille Provence Cruise Club. AN ECONOMIC IMPACT 2 AT ALL Levels The economic benefits generated by the cruise industry– direct, indirect and induced – The leading region for the cruise industry on PROVENCE-ALPES-CÔTE D’AZUR positively impact the entire value chain involved in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. the French market An ideal geographical location on the coast and in the heart of the Western Mediterranean 3 Cruise Clubs: Marseille Provence, Var Provence and Côte d’Azur act as unique gateways to the region A varied destination, and therefore exceptionally attractive 2 450 jobs 430 million euros full-time equivalent Direct, indirect and induced port agents, pilots, tugboats, shipping agents, tour-operators, bus drivers, 2019 KEY FIGURES €191 / pax taxi drivers, guides, etc. FOR THE CRUISE INDUSTRY Based on the number of individual passengers ' 1 Direct / 57 M € 250 jobs Provence-Alpes-Cote d Azur Activity of port and tourist service providers full-time equivalent Maritime Cruises River cruises Indirect / €91 M 600 jobs 2,8 million pax* 95 000 pax* Activity generated by passengers full-time equivalent +11,22% compared to 2018 (equivalent to 227,000 passenger movement) +3,46% compared 522 489 to 2018 Worldwide Induced impact / €282 M embarking passengers Maritime Cruises: Activity that generates job creation 1 600 jobs +7,2% compared to 2018 30.7 million pax (Multiplying factor 1,9) full-time equivalent 1 048 calls 1 700 calls France Sources: 2017 BVA study / CCIMP study (Marseille Provence Chamber of Commerce and Industry) -1,23% compared to 2018 Maritime Cruises: 6.2 million pax including 878 535 embarking passengers > Maritime cruise expenditure 17 ports 6 ports River cruises: 83% of passengers spend money during their call 215 000 pax In transit: 36/pers. (on average) / Embarking: 52 /pers. 9,11% of Mediterranean traffic excluding cruises on the Rhine € € 45% of traffic in France More than ¾ of spending Excursions concerns personal consumer 93% of cruise passengers goods and catering take part in a tourist activity once on land at their destination. > Regional ports under the microscope 24% of passengers More than ¾ visit attractions individually arrive the day before embarking by taxi, bus or on foot Nearly ¼ combine an excursion purchased with an Marseille Provence MPCC 1 866 000 pax and more than 3/4 of them stay in a hotel. individual visit, which is a potential multiplier of fi- French Riviera FRCC 697 361 pax nancial benefits at the destination.41% of passen- Var Provence VPCC 232 745 pax 1 048 CALLS gers spend an average of 4 hours at the destina- tion, and 23% spend an average of 6 hours! Total : 2 796 106 passengers Var > River cruise spending Provence 204 Marseille In transit: €23 /pers. (on average) 25% 8% 5% 497 Provence 347 French Riviera The cruise industry also positively impacts… 75% 92% 95% the destination’s international profile = visibility Traffic MPCC Traffic FRCC Traffic VPCC 2018/2019 EVOLUTION fostering tourist loyalty = many are passengers taking several cruises and those +11.22% pax -1.23% calls Total : 2 796 106 passengers wishing to return to the region (2 273 617 passengers in transit / 522 489 passengers embarking) extending the tourist season = “deseasonalisation” TRANSIT Embarkation port developing other sectors of activity = enhancing our entire economic, *pax = passengers social and cultural fabric.